Key Features
• Realistic cutting play: Includes 10 wooden fruit pieces (apple, banana, orange, watermelon, etc.) with hook-and-loop fasteners that "slice" apart with a wooden knife, mimicking real food preparation for immersive role-play.
• Vibrant, detailed design: Each fruit is painted with bright, lifelike colors and textures (e.g., watermelon seeds, orange segments) to teach kids about different fruits while sparking imagination.
• Durable wooden construction: Made from high-quality wood with smooth edges, ensuring the set withstands repeated play and is safe for little hands.
• Develops fine motor skills: Cutting, slicing, and arranging the fruits helps build hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and understanding of cause and effect.
• Includes storage crate: A wooden crate keeps all pieces organized, teaching kids responsibility and making cleanup easy after play.
Product Details
The Melissa and Doug - Cutting Fruit (4021) set is a classic wooden toy that combines fun and learning through pretend play. This set features 10 realistic fruit pieces—from a halvable apple to a sliceable watermelon—each connected by strong hook-and-loop fasteners that allow kids to "cut" them apart with the included wooden knife, producing a satisfying "rip" sound. The vibrant, hand-painted details make each fruit instantly recognizable, helping children learn about different types of fruit while engaging in imaginative kitchen scenarios, like preparing a fruit salad or running a pretend grocery store. The sturdy wooden construction ensures durability, while the smooth edges keep play safe. A wooden storage crate keeps all pieces together, promoting organization. It’s an excellent way to encourage creativity, fine motor skills, and early food recognition in young children.
Suitable for
Children from age 3 years
Batteries
No Batteries Required
Product Dimensions
Width x Depth x Height (cm): 26 x 26 x 5
Product Warnings
WARNING! SMALL PARTS - CHOKING HAZARD. Not suitable for children under 3 years. The wooden knife has a blunt edge but should be used with adult supervision. All packaging should be fully removed before giving the set to the child.